Prime Minister Modi Meets Indian Athletes Ahead of Asian Para Games 2026

Prime Minister Modi's Engagement with Athletes

This evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a special meeting with the Indian contingent participating in the Asian Para Games 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The event commenced around 4:30 PM and was attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, representatives from the Paralympic Committee of India, the Indian Olympic Association, and senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister commended the dedication and discipline of para-athletes who bring pride to the nation.

Record-Breaking Performance at Asian Para Games

Indian athletes have achieved their best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games 2026, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A total of 97 medal-winning para-athletes have secured 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze medals, totaling 114 medals and setting a new record. This accomplishment places India fourth in the medal tally, surpassing the previous record of 108 medals won at the last Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, in 2023.

The para-athletics team significantly contributed to this historic success, bringing home 65 medals, including 22 gold, 19 silver, and 24 bronze. Additionally, para-badminton players earned 16 medals, comprising 3 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze, while para-swimmers secured 3 silver and 8 bronze medals. During the interaction, the Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the athletes and coaches for future international competitions and praised the growing impact and infrastructure of para-sports in the country.